Author: Ruth Manning-Sanders
Publisher: Batsford
Year: 1949
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Description
The West of England by Ruth Manning-Sanders is a richly evocative portrait of England’s western counties, exploring the landscape, towns, villages, traditions and distinctive character of the region.
Published by Batsford in 1949, the book reflects the publisher’s celebrated tradition of producing attractive illustrated works on British landscape, architecture and regional life.
Manning-Sanders, better known to many readers for her later collections of folk and fairy tales, brings a strong sense of place and storytelling to this account of western England.
An appealing vintage title for readers interested in British regional history, travel, landscape and social history.
Condition
Good. Wear and tears to the dust jacket, with shelf wear to the base of the boards. Internally there is light foxing consistent with age.
Why You’ll Love It
A charming mid-century Batsford publication combining regional history, travel and landscape writing. Particularly appealing to collectors of vintage British travel books, Batsford titles and works by Ruth Manning-Sanders.
